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Friday, 31 July 2015

it’s the
end of the month and it’s time to open my empties box to find out what’s
inside!

We’re in
summer and I’m self tanning, I got this Vita Liberata tan mousse as a freebie
with an old Sephora order, so I thought it was time to use it! I actually
didn’t like it, maybe it was too dark for my complexion, all I can say is my
skin was orange and I got streaks all over, no matter how much I tried to apply
it evenly, I hated it and I would never purchase it! It’s quite expensive and
I’ve read positive reviews about Vita Liberata’s products, I don’t know if it
was just the wrong one for my pale skin or if it was actually a low quality tan
mousse, but I wasn’t impressed by it!

I’ve
finished Petit Jardin hand cream honey and propolis, perfect for summer as it’s
lightweight, it gets absorbed very fast, it’s not sticky and your hands won’t
feel greasy at all, I enjoyed using it because it provided the right amount of
hydration without being too heavy! I wouldn’t recommend it in winter or for
very dry skin, it’s for normal skin and for spring and summer in my opinion.

Here’s my
beloved kiko face sunblock SPF 30, not the highest SPF for me, now I’m on 50 ,
but this one was open and I had to finish it ; I apply it every day , all year
round,before putting my makeup on, because we need to protect our skin from sun
rays , it’s very important, but few people actually do that. I love kiko
sunblock line, it works really well for me, I haven’t experienced any break outs,
it’s not greasy , it gets absorbed fast and it’s scent free, it’s totally
great!

I love the
body shop monoi oil because it keeps my hair soft, shiny and healthy, and it
smells delicious! Here you can read my full review on it!

I’m sad I
ran out of World of beauty extreme chrono repair serum, I’ll write a full
review soon, because my skin improved a lot since I’ve started using it : it
minimizes pores, the skin looks firmer and more toned, it’s mattifying and it
helps keeps shine under control! I’m thinking of repurchasing it, it also
lasted really long as a little goes a long way!

The sephora
anti shine face primer is a good everyday primer, I reached for it when I
wasn’t going for a flawless look , for example when I just had to run errands,
and it worked quite well as mattifier; it doesn’t smoothen the skin out, it
doesn’t minimize pores nor give an airbrush effect, it does what it says, it
mattifies the skin just . here you can read my review.

I ran out
of my beloved Lycia anti traspirant, to me it’s the best one ever and I know it
will never let me down no matter how hot and muggy it is! It’s been replaced
already, of course!

I already
replaced the Urban Decay 24/7 waterproof liquid liner in perversion, it is my
holy grail liquid liner , here I talked about it;I prefer liquid liners with
brush applicator like this one because they allow me to have total control on
the thickness of the line, this one is very precise , it’s waterproof, it’s
pigmented , it’s the best!

I love the
Kiko Haute flower smoothing body lotion that came out with the Christmas
limited edition, the consistency is quite runny , the product is lightweight
but it’s very moisturizing, and I love the smell, very rich and spicy!

I also love
kiko lip balm, it does its job , it’s not expensive, my lips feel soft and
nourished and I already repurchased it; it’s got a minty scent that fades away
quickly once applied.

I used few
samples, Petit Jardin face cream that was too rich for my skin type, but I
highly recommend it for dry skin, and two body lotions with a nice smell!

Thursday, 30 July 2015

Today’s
makeup makes me think of Ice fairy, or of the movie Frozen, which I love , with
icy blue shades very similar to snow and winter wonderland! Needless to say, I
love these colors and I often wear them, they look great in winter but they do in
summer as well , if you add a bit of gold it will turn into a sea and sun
inspired look!

I applied
an icy blue all over my lid, and I blended it toward my crease; in the crease I
applied a turquoise eyeshadow, using a fluffy blending brush because I wanted
the color to be defused; to add more definition to the crease I added a teal
eye shadow and I tried to concentrate it in the outer part of my crease; I also
dragged it down to the outer corner of my eyes. In the inner corner I applied a
Mac frosty white eye shadow that is
perfect to open up my eyes and highlight the tear duct area. As highlight I
chose a white and blue duochrome pigment, perfect with the shades I used!
That’s it, I hope you like it!

Wednesday, 29 July 2015

It’s the
end of the month and it’s most played time! Before getting started I’ll leave
you the link to goldenvi0let’s blog, the creator the most played tag, where you
can find all the info to join the team if you haven’t already!

This month
I’ve been testing the new Kiko power pro nail lacquer, I bought few of them and
I’ve been playing around: so far I like them, they’re pigmented, they give good
coverage after one coat, but I always apply a second one because I want full
coverage, colors are vibrant and their lasting power is good, they last without
chipping for at least 4 days!

I’ve also
been using world of beauty pro vita base coat, here you can read more about it,
and I think it’s a great base coat: my mani lasts longer, it protects my nails
from stain, it strengthens them , I really like it!

I use sun
block all year round but I decided to add it to my most played because it’s
summer time and I think everybody should protect their skin from UVA and UVB
rays: so many people still don’t use sunblock, few people do in summer , while
they should do it in winter as well because sun rays hit our skin in every
season, not only in summer. I’ve been mostly using Kiko sun block lotions for
the last two years and I’ve never had a problem with them, I haven’t
experienced any break outs, I love them because they get absorbed fast without
leaving a white layer on my skin, their consistency is just about right, not
too runny nor too thick , and they’re basically scent free!

I’ve been
loving the Sephora lip tint number 13 Marvelous mauve, in my opinion the
quality is really high, maybe better than any lip tints I’ve tried so far: it’s
very comfortable,it doesn’t feel dry, it doesn’t crack, it’s extremely long
lasting, it doesn’t set into fine lines! I’ll soon write a full review, I
definitely prefer this one to Lime Crime ones, they are very thin, they
transfer and they’re not very longlasting. I won’t purchase any Lime Crime
products anymore because the company is shady, but that’s another story; if
you’re interested to know all about it you can google it and you’ll find all
the info you need. Back to the Sephora lip tint: I love the color, it looks
like a dusty pink on my lips, it’s not very mauve at all, but I like it a lot!

I’ve been reaching for pink shades when it comes to eyeshadows, here’s some of
my Kiko infinity palette, you can read what I think about these eyeshadows
here, I love them basically! They’re so pigmented, buttery, easy to work with
and longlasting, you can’t beat them! They’re so inexpensive and the quality is
great! I’ve used more pink shades such as some indie loose pigments I’ve got to
add some shimmer to my eye makeup looks, I’ve been obsessed with pink!

Tuesday, 28 July 2015

You
probably know Kiko launched a new nail lacquer set a couple of months ago,
called kiko perfect gel duo , and I purchased four colors to try them out.
Every set has got a nail lacquer and a top coat and it’s sold in a silver box that displays the number, name
and shade on top . when it comes to nail polish I can’t resist, I have to buy
new ones , and this time it was no exception!

Let’s see
how they’re described: set of two limited edition gel effect nail polishes. The
color and top coat combine for a manicure of maximum shine and exceptional
hold, thanks to an exclusive technology activated with natural light. As the
days go by, the polish glossy finish becomes harder, maintaining the shine and
color for up to seven days. The intense color is revealed after the second
coat. The texture is rich and creamy. Thanks to the flat brush with clear bristles,
the polish glides on smoothly and easily. The coats go on evenly. The top coat
polish, sensitive to natural light, comes in a metallic bottle to better
preserve the formula. Available in 18 colors. Price 7.90 £ - 7.90 €.

What I like
: they claim to give a gel like effect , and they actually do what they
promise: nail polish is very pigmented, colors are rich and you’ll get great
coverage with one coat and full coverage with two coats. The consistency is
thick enough to go on smoothly and evenly , but it’s not gloppy at all! It
dries pretty fast and the top coat is amazing! It gives your nails that glossy
gel like result without being thick and difficult to apply, I already finished
one bottle and the consistency stayed the same till the end, which is
remarkable and not very common; it’s very long lasting, on my nails 6 days
without chipping, and you can use this top coat on any other nail polish to
make it lasts longer, it does work! After trying them out I wanted to buy more
shades but, unfortunately, they were already out of stock and I was so
disappointed! I hope they’ll make the top coat part of the permanent line
because it’s a good one, I’ve got three bottles left and after that I’m going
to miss it! My go to top coat is kiko 3 in 1 shine , which is good, but this
one is a step ahead!

What I
don’t like: the smell is peculiar, I’d describe it as similar to soy milk one,
unusual for a nail polish but it’s a nice scent in my opinion. I’m aware some
people might not like it though. I’ve heard complaints about the fact they’re
sold as a set and, when you buy several colors, you’ll end up with several top
coats but, in my opinion, this is not a problem because these top coats are
totally great and , as I said, I regret not buying more of them. If you don’t
use nail polish on a regular basis I understand the issue, but I run out of top
and base coat each month, keeping some in stock is something I actually do!

My verdict:
l love these sets and I hope they will be available again soon, quality price
ratio is really good, they’ve got a glossy finish, they stay glossy for days,
they don’t chip , they’re very long lasting, they’re pigmented and easy to
apply, I hope you bought at least one of them while they were available!

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